2022 Nissan Pathfinder: Struts failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Pathfinder report: struts failure. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 4,700 miles.
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for the 2022 Pathfinder in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11761087 (filed 08/31/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle previously received a repair on the rear brakes at approximately 30,000 miles; however, the vehicle recently received an oil change at an independent mechanic, and it was discovered…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11492018 (filed 11/02/2022): “I was driving down a newly built road at 48 mph and all of a sudden it sounded like something was coming apart at the front right end of my vehicle. everything sloped that way and then i was jerked to the right straight into a curb and then i hear a big boom.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: dealership replacement (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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